The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 37213, TN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 37213

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 37213.

 

37213, TN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$421,469

Cost of Crime™ for 37213, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $4,095 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 37213 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 37213, TN Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 37213 ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of zip codes but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to 37213's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 37213 is 174.9 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 37213 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 37213 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 6 in the southeast areas to 1 in 12 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 37213, TN see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 37213, TN

The total projected cost of crime in 37213 for 2025 is $421,469. This translates to approximately $2,570 per resident and $4,095 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.2% of the median household income in 37213. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 37213 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

37213, TN: $2570
38114, TN: $2642
37174, TN: $315
Tennessee: $694
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 37213 is $2,570 per year, which is $2,106 more than the national average and $1,876 more than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 37213:
  • In 38114, TN, crime costs $2,642 per person, which is $73 more than in 37213.
  • In 37174, TN, crime costs $315 per person, which is $2,254 less than in 37213

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 37213 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 37213
Cost per 37213 Resident
Murder
$36,221
$221
Rape/Sexual Assault
$7,960
$49
Robbery
$10,931
$67
Assault
$220,232
$1,343
Kidnapping
$3,405
$21
Vehicle Theft
$24,852
$152
Burglary
$8,200
$50
Theft
$51,036
$311
Arson
$208
$1
Vandalism
$41,435
$253
Animal Cruelty
$213
$1
Drug Crimes
$16,496
$101
Identity Theft
$278
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$421,469
$2,570

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 37213, TN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 37213 totals $340,395 ($2,076 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $761,864 ($4,646 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 37213 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northwest part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 37213’s 164 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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37213 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 37213 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
46.76
Robbery
2.119
Rape
0.8005
Murder
0.1175
Total Violent Crime
49.80 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
60.09
Vehicle Theft
9.786
Burglary
5.513
Arson
0.0525
Total Property Crime
75.44 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3424
Drug Crimes
13.60
Vandalism
35.37
Identity Theft
0.2192
Animal Cruelty
0.1760
Total "Other" Rate
49.70 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 37213 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 37213.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
D
D-
D
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

37213 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
F
F
B+
A
A
B
B
B
C+
B+
B+
C-
C
C
B-
A-
A-
C
B
B
F
D-
D-
C-
D+
D+
A-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, 37213 is less safe than the Tennessee state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 37213, TN average SchoolGrade of F, with 10% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 37213 schools on SchoolGrade

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